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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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